By Hillol Bala, Conrad Prebys Professor of Information Systems From research to dialogue This summer (technically winter in South Africa!), I had the privilege of serving as a Visiting Research Fellow at the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), University of Pretoria. My two weeks in Johannesburg and beyond blended academic exchange, corporate engagement, and… Read more »
Kelley at its best: A global celebration of purpose and possibility
There is always something remarkable happening at the Kelley School of Business, and this May was no exception. In Berlin, Germany, we held the 11th Annual Global Dean’s Council (GDC) meeting. This wasn’t simply a gathering; it was a celebration of Kelley’s global vision, its extraordinary people, and its unwavering commitment to shaping a better future for business and… Read more »
Kelley School of Business and Tecnológico de Monterrey forge dynamic partnership to advance global learning and research
The Kelley School of Business at Indiana University is excited to announce an evolving strategic partnership with Tecnológico de Monterrey, a trailblazer in innovation, entrepreneurship, and global education in Latin America. This partnership is designed to foster deeper faculty collaboration and expand student mobility between the two institutions, reinforcing our shared commitment to global leadership… Read more »
Global learning starts here: First-year Kelley students Apply inclusive design with international client
By Benjamin Ale-Ebrahim, PhD From coursework to consulting This spring, I had the privilege of teaching a dynamic group of first-year business majors in BUS-X190: Hot Topics – Building a Better World through Inclusive Design. This eight-week course is an applied introduction to inclusive design—practical, equity-minded strategies for creating systems, products, and services that work… Read more »
Passion for international business ignited
By Jacob Thompson, BS ‘26 Studying abroad in Barcelona through the Kelley School of Business has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my academic journey. I am incredibly grateful to IU CIBER and the U.S. Department of Education for awarding me the scholarship that made this opportunity possible. Living and learning in Barcelona… Read more »
CIBER reflection: Japan study abroad experience
By Tanny Khun, BS’26 During my study abroad trip to Japan, I gained valuable insight into international business through firsthand exposure to local companies, professionals, and cultural norms. Seeing how Japanese businesses operate not only deepened my academic understanding but also helped me reflect on the kind of work environments I connect with personally and… Read more »
Beyond the diploma: Ascend IUB’s lasting bonds
People often wonder how their close connections at university will last in the real world. For members and alumni of Ascend IUB Chapter, there’s a clear answer to that question: They last through meaningful traditions like our annual Alumni Dinner, hosted every spring in the heart of Chicago. At this event uniting IU Kelley alumni,… Read more »
Kelley and IU Chinese Flagship Program partner to explore global business at BYU’s global Business Language Case Competition 2025
By Samantha Thurman, BA’26, BBA’26 Thanks to the support of Kelley Global’s IU CIBER and the Chinese Flagship Program, three IU teams participated in this year’s Business Language Case Competition at Brigham Young University (BYU). The teams showcased their language proficiency and business acumen against teams from across the United States. The 2025 competition challenged… Read more »
From Indiana to London: Insights from the world’s leading Alternative Investments Conference
by Mariana Franca Pavan, Class of 2025 Every year, the London School of Economics hosts the prestigious Alternative Investments Conference (LSE AIC), the world’s largest student-led event, bringing together top-tier professionals, investors, and students from around the globe. With more than 5,500 applicants and only 350 delegates selected, the LSE AIC provides a platform for… Read more »
Business is Global: Helping Students Build Global Skills for a Changing World
Many high school students graduate without exposure to international business, languages, and cultures, even though these skills are increasingly valuable in today’s workforce. Business is Global (BIG), a two-week summer program at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, offers an opportunity to broaden students’ horizons and equip them with global business and language skills. From… Read more »